Terms of Use

Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing or using WhatCarFits.com, you agree to these Terms of Use and any other policies referenced on the website.

If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use the website or its tools.

These Terms apply to visitors, users of our calculators, readers of our content, and anyone who interacts with vehicle discovery features made available through WhatCarFits.

Purpose of WhatCarFits

WhatCarFits is designed to help vehicle shoppers start with a desired budget and understand what types of vehicles may fit within that budget.

The website may provide affordability estimates, monthly payment estimates, estimated financing assumptions, vehicle discovery results, educational articles, and links to third-party vehicle listings or services.

Information on WhatCarFits is intended to support research and planning. It should not be treated as a substitute for financial, legal, tax, insurance, or professional automotive advice.

Affordability and Payment Estimates

WhatCarFits may calculate estimated vehicle affordability using information you provide, such as your desired monthly payment, down payment, estimated trade-in value, credit score, loan term, and vehicle preferences.

Estimates may also use assumptions involving interest rates, taxes, fees, financing costs, or other factors.

Actual payments and financing terms may differ because of lender requirements, credit history, income, debt, location, vehicle age, vehicle mileage, incentives, taxes, fees, insurance requirements, and other factors.

Credit Score Inputs

WhatCarFits may allow you to enter a numerical credit score as part of an affordability calculation.

A credit score entered into a WhatCarFits calculator is used as a planning input only. WhatCarFits does not independently verify the score and does not perform a credit inquiry simply because you use a calculator.

WhatCarFits is not a consumer reporting agency and does not determine creditworthiness or make lending decisions.

Vehicle Information and Availability

Vehicle listings, prices, photographs, mileage, trim details, dealer information, availability, and other automotive data may come from third-party data providers, marketplaces, dealerships, public databases, or other external sources.

Vehicle information may change at any time. A vehicle displayed on WhatCarFits may be sold, repriced, removed, corrected, or otherwise changed by the source provider.

You should confirm important vehicle information directly with the dealership, marketplace, or listing provider before making a purchase decision.

• Confirm the current asking price.
• Confirm mileage and vehicle condition.
• Confirm trim, options, and equipment.
• Confirm applicable taxes and dealer fees.
• Confirm incentives and financing eligibility.
• Confirm that the vehicle remains available.

Third-Party Websites and Services

WhatCarFits may link to dealerships, vehicle marketplaces, lenders, insurers, vehicle-history services, automotive services, affiliate partners, or other third-party websites.

These businesses are separate from WhatCarFits. We do not control their websites, pricing, inventory, lending decisions, privacy practices, customer service, contracts, or business operations.

Your interaction or transaction with a third party is governed by that third party's own terms and policies.

WhatCarFits Is Not a Lender or Dealer

WhatCarFits does not sell vehicles directly and does not make loans.

Unless clearly stated otherwise for a specific service, WhatCarFits does not negotiate vehicle prices, approve credit, determine loan eligibility, set lender interest rates, issue insurance policies, or enter into vehicle sales contracts on behalf of users.

Affiliate and Referral Relationships

WhatCarFits may receive compensation when users click certain links, visit a partner website, submit information to a third party, or complete a qualifying transaction.

Such relationships help support the operation of the website. We aim to keep commercial relationships separate from the calculations used to estimate vehicle affordability.

Additional information is available in our Affiliate Disclosure and other applicable disclosure pages.

Your Responsibility When Using the Site

You are responsible for evaluating the information presented on WhatCarFits and deciding whether a vehicle, financing option, product, or service is appropriate for your circumstances.

You agree not to rely solely on a WhatCarFits estimate when making a significant financial decision.

You should independently review the complete cost of vehicle ownership, which may include:

• Loan payments
• Interest
• Taxes and registration
• Dealer or documentation fees
• Insurance
• Fuel or charging costs
• Maintenance and repairs
• Parking, tolls, and other ownership expenses

Acceptable Use

You may use WhatCarFits for lawful personal or business research purposes consistent with these Terms.

You may not:

• Attempt to interfere with the operation or security of the website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to website systems, accounts, or data
• Use automated systems to overload or disrupt the website
• Circumvent technical restrictions or security measures
• Use the website for fraudulent, deceptive, or unlawful activity
• Copy, republish, or commercially exploit substantial portions of WhatCarFits content or tools without permission where protected by applicable law

Intellectual Property

The WhatCarFits name, branding, original website design, original calculators, original written content, graphics, and other site materials may be protected by copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property laws.

Third-party trademarks, vehicle photographs, logos, listing information, and other third-party materials remain the property of their respective owners.

Use of a third-party name or trademark on WhatCarFits does not imply sponsorship or endorsement unless specifically stated.

Website Availability

We aim to keep WhatCarFits available and functioning properly, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

Features may be changed, suspended, updated, removed, or temporarily unavailable because of maintenance, technical issues, provider changes, security concerns, or other reasons.

Accuracy and Updates

We work to provide useful and accurate information, but errors, delays, incomplete data, or outdated information may occur.

Automotive inventory, financing conditions, market pricing, tax rules, fees, incentives, and other information can change quickly.

We may correct or update information when we become aware of an issue, but we do not guarantee that every page or data point will always reflect the most recent available information.

Disclaimer of Warranties

WhatCarFits and its content, calculators, tools, and vehicle discovery features are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis to the extent permitted by applicable law.

We do not guarantee that the website will be error-free, uninterrupted, complete, or suitable for every user's circumstances.

We do not guarantee any specific financial outcome, vehicle availability, lender approval, interest rate, payment amount, purchase price, or third-party service result.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, WhatCarFits and its operators will not be responsible for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or similar damages arising from your use of the website or reliance on information provided through it.

This includes losses associated with vehicle purchases, financing decisions, third-party websites, incorrect listing information, unavailable inventory, or decisions made based on estimated calculations.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.

Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to be responsible for claims or losses resulting from your unlawful use of WhatCarFits, violation of these Terms, or infringement of another person's rights through your use of the website.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms as WhatCarFits changes, new services are introduced, third-party relationships evolve, or legal and operational requirements change.

The "Last updated" date at the top of this page identifies the most recent revision.

Continued use of WhatCarFits after revised Terms are posted means the updated Terms will apply to your future use of the website.